Is it bad to just eat one large meal a day?
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ObsessedMonster
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I eat 90 % of my calories in the morning during breakfast. Then I just have a small snack like carrots and a cucumber before bed. Will this still cause weight gain in the long term if I don't go above my daily calorie limit by the end of the day?
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Nope! As long as calories in < calories out. There's a whole support group for One-Meal-A-Dayers. I do it as well, just opposite. I have my one large meal at dinner time. It's easier to stay within your deficit range by consuming 90% of your calories in one sitting.0
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you can eat whenever you like as long as its CICO - do what fits into your life easiest and makes you happy0
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Eating times are preference. You will be fine.0
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RunRutheeRun wrote: »you can eat whenever you like as long as its CICO - do what fits into your life easiest and makes you happy
what's CICO? is it like iifym?
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Canwehugnow wrote: »RunRutheeRun wrote: »you can eat whenever you like as long as its CICO - do what fits into your life easiest and makes you happy
what's CICO? is it like iifym?
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Im currently playing around with meal timing. Honestly it doesn't matter as long as you can stay within your calories.0
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I could never eat that much at one time. Or I'd be sick if I did.0
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There are some studies which say consuming all your calories in a small window is a good thing - search for Fast 50
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It wouldn't work for me--I like to eat often throughout the day because, well, I like to eat, AND, I tend to get shaky and lose focus if I haven't eaten in a while. But if it works for you, no harm.0
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I've lost 68 pounds by practising intermittent fasting, and eating a large meal each day. Like the others have said. Weight loss is about CICO.
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If it is what works for you, go for it! Meal timing has no bearing on weight loss.
Personally, I couldn't do it. This is partially because I feel better eating some scattered throughout the day, but I also have a hiatal hernia and can't eat a big meal without a lot of pain.0 -
if you can function the whole day without food so be it, as others already pointed out DON'T GO OVER YOUR CALORIE allowance you should be fine.0
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And also don't go too far UNDER your allowance. Make sure you're still hitting your goal within say 50 calories.0
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It's total calories in vs calories out that matters for weight loss so, in theory, it shouldn't be a problem. However, eating them all at one time wouldn't work for me. I don't think I'd be satiated and it would make it really difficult to have a normal life and socialize with others. How do you handle going out with friends?0
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I couldn't imagine eating 1683 calories all in one sitting. My goodness i just know I'd be sick but if it works for you keep it up. Chewing for me is like smoking for some I'd crave the sensation throughout the day.0
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I can't do it because my blood sugar would cycle too much, (Hypoglycemia) - but there is nothing wrong with it! Won't hurt weight-loss at all!0
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I think I would feel sick but I'm going to ahead and assume you're not eating very much overall.0
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myself i usually eat very little throughout the day, I like to snack at home in the evenings. If it is working for you that is what matters.0
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If I eat a large breakfast I can go all day without eating and just have a light supper around 6pm. But I have to eat around 11am otherwise I get hungry in the late afternoon.0
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